Hand holding a smartphone with financial graphs while an oil tanker moves through the water, highlighting the connection between technology and energy logistics
Hand holding a smartphone with financial graphs while an oil tanker moves through the water, highlighting the connection between technology and energy logistics
Mariya Sorvacheva - stock.adobe.com
In my article this past February, I touched upon the outlook for equity markets in 2026. At the time, the economic foundation appeared solid, yet I cautioned that uncertainty is a permanent fixture of the financial landscape. I noted then – as remains true now – that there will always be a compelling list of reasons to stay on the sidelines.
Fast forward to today, and that uncertainty has manifested in daily headlines regarding the conflict in Iran and a spike in market volatility. For many investors, the natural instinct is to wait for the dust to settle; however, history teaches us a vital lesson: there is no such thing as an “all-clear” sign in investing.
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